I know, I've already heard from the tang police and know I will have to find him a new home eventually, he's awesome though, cheecky guy! I've just come through a rough patch with the tank and I'm by no means willing or meaning to stress or harm anything! Unfortunatley, we jumped in without much research, have made all the newbie mistakes but we've learned. I definitely appreciate all feedback, good and bad! Looking forward to chatting and meeting others, I don't know anyone with a sw tank so we've been on our own here. Like 2 lfs here, really helpful!

Welcome to Canreef. :welcome:

Just take there advice with a grain of salt, they (he if its who I think it is) are only looking out for fish that they themselves cherish and respect. Its good advice but sometimes its thrust upon you like a pot of boiling water :mrgreen:

Thank you for all the welcomes!!:biggrin:

No tang police yet and I won't disagree anyway, I do understand. I've done so much reading, my bf has become a reef widow, and I know there are many who are passionate about fish! I've got a thing for corals right now but the fish crack me up. Our chromis and clown used to race in the flow, back and forth across the tank, they were great buds! My chromis and tang always come to the glass, the tang says what the hell are you looking at and the chromis says feed me, feed me! Lol

Oh yeah... these guys... They're also the "everything"-police. Like Wayne said, take them with a grain of salt... don't get dragged into the Debby Downer bickering battles. You've done your homework, you are aware, you understand. If the T-word isn't showing signs of stress, you're OK for now. It's actually more about swimming space for the tang rather than the actual tank volume. I see these guys who have tanks packed to the nuts with rock and coral to the point where there is little room to swim. It's not much better than a 55G at that point.

Now... I'm sorry to say... but you are in trouble here. You come on here and tell us of an alleged reef tank.. without pictures? Egad! :razz: Come on! Let's see that Beauty!

Don't stress too much about the goniopora. They are tricky to keep but the fact that a lot of people ignore is that they actually have short lifespans in nature (currently unknown but estimated to be less than 3 years on average), so who knows how old yours was before it was collected. Do your best, love it like your only child.

Glad to have you on board. Feel free to hit us up with some questions!

Ouch, trouble already, will post pics tonight. Have to take new ones anyway bec the tank looks different from a week ago.

The goniopora looks good, just added him and the fox coral weekend and have waited for them to settle in the tank. They both look good except one of the heads on the fox hasn't opened yet.....sigh

i wouldnt worry about your tang for now people speak of long term for fish as it stands right now consider it quaranteeing.......if you have any questions or concerns you would like to address in person i would gladly come over any time to help or answer questions or give advice...completely my pleasure:) all you gotta do is say the word:) cheers:):)

Welcome to Canreef! Nice to have another Coral-keeping girl.
Lots to learn but well worth the trip.
Lenny. (Also a female, can't say girl anymore:sad:). Have fun.

Welcome to this incredible, frustrating, wonderful, hair pulling hobby!

Welcome to Canreef and yes you will have to find him a new home eventually. In the meantime fed him well with nori and spirulina pellets.
Tangs are my favourite fish

Unfortuneately goniopora has no chance of success. That is why it a good idea to check here in the forum before you buy. You can improve the quality of life of her by placing her high in the tank where it is easy to feed her daily with lots of phtoplankton and zooplankton. Close all the pumps and powerheads off for thrity minutes and let the food drop slowly on top of her.

Oh ya guys please quite using the T-word. My spider can't pick it up.